Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 327

"Kid's freaking out, but the old man's cool as a cucumber."

Tarquin glanced back at Elijah, "So, you're telling me I'll regret not being nice to her?"

Elijah shot back, "You bet you will!"

"Why's that?"

"Because... if your son likes her, there's gotta be a reason, right? It proves she's worth the affection! Imagine if you end up falling for her and you've been a jerk to her now, you're gonna kick yourself later!"

Tarquin was adamant, "I won't fall for her!"

Elijah, frustrated, "But what if you do?!"

"That's not gonna happen!"

"I'm just saying, what if! What if!!!" Elijah was on the verge of losing it.

Tarquin remained aloof, a smirk on his face, "There are no 'what ifs'. I’ll never fall for her in this lifetime."

Elijah was speechless. Stubborn old man! Stubborn old man! Stubborn old man!

Hopeless case!

And he's still smirking. Well, we'll see how long that lasts!

Elijah couldn't stand talking to Tarquin any longer, turning away with a scowl.

He couldn't bear to look at his foolish father another second!

Elliot knew Elijah was anxious, especially since Tarquin was emotionally clueless!

Elijah was so disappointed, he was sulking!

Even if you don't like her, you should at least treat her with respect, be grateful. You shouldn't upset her, misjudge her!

Did you ever consider, without my mom, Elijah might totally lose it?"

Tarquin was silent.

Elliot decided he'd said enough, leaving the rest unsaid, having made his point clear.

"Think it over. We're gonna check on Elijah."

With that, he grabbed Elijah and Emmett, heading off to meet up with Evan.

No sooner had the trio left than Tarquin's phone rang. It was Lowell,

"Tarquin, it's bad! Ms. Thorne's in trouble!"